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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1948

Page

2

CIO Drops Charge Against Leaders

Des Moines Iowa July 12 The executive board of the state CIO council voted to drop charges of violating national CIO policy against five council members for opposing a third party movement. The charges were filed by the Des Moines industrial union council which has withdrawn them. No action was taken at a recent hearing.

Des Moines Es Moines Industrial Union Council Thim Aecent Edward Filliman Ottumwa Executive Board Ndt Laor

Holt Funeral Rites For Ben Golt At Jones Home

Funeral services for Ben Golt were held at 2 30 in the Jones home with Rev Waltermith in charge. Pallbearers were Sisk Hancher Boxworth Bealer Mitchell Cannon. VFW auxiliary and color guard participated in military rites at Elm Grove with firing squad members including Burham Atkinson and Hayes among others.

Ben Golt Jones Neral Waltermith Sisk Carl Hancher J. B. Ioxworth W. A. Bealer Iraitchell Tom Cannon V.F.W Elmrove Dave Gerald McGaffey M. S. Mevoy Bernard Weiss Verette Burham Dale Marsh Tkinson Dwight Hayes Russell Nott Don Bealer Milo Steele Maurice Myers Harold Kerras Sam Simmers

Legion Auxiliary Plans Tuesday Meeting At Legion Hall

The American Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 8 00 PM at Legion Hall. Members with scrapbooks made for the children's hospital should bring them. It is the last meeting of the year and committee chairmen should come prepared with reports.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Children’s Hospital

Picnic at Silver Lake Stirs Mild Sunday Evening

Mr and Mrs Tvan Marston and Gary with Mr and Mrs Roy Havel and Le Roy and Robert enjoyed a picnic supper at Silver Lake Sunday evening.

Tvan Marston Gary Roy Havel le Roy Robert Silver Lake

Kron and Havel Homes Host Kron on Summer Stay

Jerry Kron of Moline Illinois spends the summer in the Martin Kron and Roy Havel homes, enjoying time away from home.

Jerry Kron Moline, Ill Martin Kron Roy Havel

Evening Social Hosted by Shalla Cox Families

Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Ed Shalla and Mr and Mrs Everett Cox entertained a group including Harold Swick Joyce Richard Wilbert Olsen Kay Kate Shalla Elmer Sweitzer Louis Havel Dean Louis and Dennis. The gathering featured ecards and visiting followed by a lunch.

Ed Shalla Everett Cox Harold Swick Joyce Richard Wilbert Olsen Kay Kate Shalla Elmer Sweitzer Louis Havel Dean Louis Dennis

Fourth of July Dinner Guests Near Washington

Fourth of July guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Havel included Mr. and Mrs. James Shalla and other Shalla family members, Everett Cox and Ralph of Kalona, Harold Swick with Joyce Ann and Richard of Brighton, Wilbert Olsen and Kay, Elmer Sweitzer of Moline, Illinois, and Kate Shalla. A chicken dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was spent socially.

Louis Havel Washington James Shalla George Shalla Ed Shalla Everett Cox Ralph Kalona Harold Swick Joyce Ann Richard Brighton Wilbert Olsen Kay Elmer Sweitzer Moline Illinois Kate Shalla

Crossett Anniversary Shared by Four Generations

Mr and Mrs C M Crossett celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary with four generations present. Attending were M and Mrs Delbert Hill of Hills Mr and Mrs Harold Crossett and Hannah Belle Mr and Mrs Leonard Hill and Dale Marshall of Iowa City. Dale is Mr Crossett's great grandson. Dinner and supper were provided by the nests.

C. M. Crossett Delbert Hill Hills Harold Crossett Hannah Belle Leonard Hill Dale Marshall Iowa City Dale Crossett

Dusenbery Dinner Guests Include Shaw Shaffer Cain

Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Dusenbery drew Alvin Shaw Edith Shaffer Harry Dusenbery Ken Dick Bill Dusenbery and Miriam Cain. Fried chicken was shared by all attendees.

Harry D. Dusenbery Alvin Shaw Edith Shaffer Harry A. Dusenbery Ken, Dick Bill Dusenbery Miriam Cain

Davidson Couple Welcomes Daughter Kathleen Patricia

Mr and Mrs William Davidson of Winston Salem NC formerly Crawfordsville announce the birth of their daughter Kathleen Patricia weighing seven pounds one ounce on July 6. The couple also have a six year old daughter Sandra Jeanne.

William Davidson Winston-Salem North Carolina Crawfordsville Kathleen Patricia Sandra Jeanne

Wyse Family Entertains In Wayland Gathering

Mr and Mrs A J Wyse of Wayland hosted a Saturday evening gathering with relatives from Archbold Ohio Fairfield Washington and local Meyers families. Ice cream cookies and nuts were served late in the evening.

A. J. Wyse Wayland Junior Wyse Archbold Ohio Wyse Peterson Fairfield Don Meyers Dean Meyer Harold Meyers Betty Wyse Washington

Indian Creek Group Surprises Mrs Tucker With Birthday Dinner

The Indian Creek club held a noon potluck birthday surprise for Mrs. D W Tucker on July 7 at her home. Guests arrived while she was away in Washington with Mrs. Ralph Chorpening. Fifteen members and eight children attended. Vera Everett baked the cake. A cake cutter gift and a brooch plus floral bouquet completed the celebration.

Indian Creek Club D. W. Tucker Mrs. Tucker Washington Ralph Chorpening Mrs. Chorpening Daryl Tucker Beverly Club Illeah Farrier Margaret Florence Wasson Carole Landis Landis Miss Landis International Soundphoto

D AR Log Cabin to Open Thursday in Sunset Park

The log cabin in Sunset park will reopen Thursday afternoon with Mrs M J Cruise and Mrs R E Shannon available to answer questions and guide visitors. Future hostesses are listed for July August and September including Mrs Walter Smith and Mrs Pearl Whistler among others.

Sunset Park M. J. Cruise R. E. Shannon Walter Smith Pearl Whistler Warfel Jeannette Kyle Jessie B. Stewart Carol Forgey Paul Snakenburg Sara Pollock E. M. McConarughy Elizabeth Dawson Independent Club Don Maxwell Wetu Ida Cavender R. E. Shanien

Y Mixers Hike To Ralph Kleese Farm

The Y W Mixers plan a hike from the Y to the Ralph Kleese farm tomorrow. Girls should bring a sack lunch and may cook wieners at the fireplace. After dinner the group returns to the Y for swimming and a craft program with new ideas.

Y. W Ralph Kleese

Detained Flying Fortress Lands in Halifax

A US four engined war fortress emergency landed at Dartmouth Airport Halifax last night amid inquiry into legality of its proposed trans Atlantic flight to Israel. Captain I R Chandler reported heavy weather and fuel shortage forced the landing. cargo was spare aircraft parts awaiting clearance.

Halifax Nova Scotia Israel Dartmouth I. R. Chandler

Shirley Bowden Weds George R Kailey in June First Presbyterian Ceremony

Shirley Jean Bowden daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Crayne McFarlane married George Robert Kailey son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kailey at the First Presbyterian church in a 4 p m Sunday ceremony. Rev Lauren D Thomas and Rev A Howard Lindquist officiated. Officiants were assisted by organist Max A Bullock and soloist Lester H Rumbaugh. The bridal party included maid of honor Shirley Whitaker and bridesmaids Ruth Ellen Brown and Janine Harris. Attendants wore nile green and pink gowns with bouquets of roses, carnations and Joanna Hill roses. The reception followed in the Cameo room of Hotel Whitney.

First Presbyterian Church Shirley Jean Bowden Glen Crayne McFarlane George Robert Kailey Albert Kailey Red Cloud Neb Lauren D. Thomas A. Howard Lindquist Max A. Bullock Lester H. Rumbaugh Youmans Love Thee Rieg Shirley Whitaker Joanna Hill Bouvardia Ruth Ellen Brown Janine Harris Linda Peterson Alden Peterson Hastings, Neb Robert Hensman Kenneth Johnson Robert Walter Vernon Garwood Notel Whitney Wanda Bowden Washington I.a Verna Johnson Paul McKinney Reid Crawford John Molgaard Grace Arn

Social Calendar Notices From Local Clubs and Groups

Community events list numerous gatherings including U P church class pot luck at 6 30 p m and Fr ancis McConnells Tuesday Legion Auxiliary at 8 p m Ann Judson Circle cooperative dinner at Sunset Park St Rita s Circle and Y W Mixers hike details for volunteers and members across Sunset Park West Chester Methodist Church W S C S group C D A and other clubs with times venues and hostesses through the week.

U. P. Church and Families Francis McConnell Henry Godwin Y. W Ralph Stleese Women’s Council of the Christian Church Sunset Park St. Mary's Circle Raymond Redlinger Country Club St. Anthony’s Circle Henry TeBockhorst Pleasant Hill

White Cloud Club Welcomes New Member At Meeting

The White Cloud group met Monday afternoon with 15 members present led by Mrs. Allen Schaetter. New member Mrs Rolland Wilson joined and guest Mildred Woodburn attended. Roll call was a favorite recipe and Mrs Frank Gault spoke on Well Balanced Meals.

White Cloud Club Allen Schaetter Rolland Wilson Mildred Woodburn Frank Gault

Couple's Colorado motor trip follows wedding in Iowa

The bride wore a white shantung suit with powder blue accessories and Cattleya orchid corsage. The couple, graduates and students at Christian College for Women and University of Nebraska, plan to reside in Lincoln in the fall to continue studies. Numerous out of town guests from Washington IA and several Nebraska towns attended.

Colorado Christian College For Women Columbia Kailey University of Nebraska Lincoln University Wanda Bowden Ruth Waggoner J. D. Chamberlain Nelson, Neb Alden Peterson Hastings Nebb Eugene C. Bush Ernestine Bush McCook, Neb Sam Clark Beatrice Neb Riley Provance Des Moines C. B. Kerr Ames E. T. Blomgren Red Oak L. EK. Damgaard Walnut

YWCA Grinnell Conference Reflections and Farewell

Report from Grinnell on the YWCA conference details a camp week with craft activities, social events, and skits. Delegates from Washington YW mix ers club reflect on friendships, roles, and a closing program before departures and plans for an August family picnic.

Hold Euchre Party At Havels Home

Mr and Mrs Louis Havel and family hosted a euchre party with guests including Mr and Mrs Wilbert Olsen and Kay, Mr and Mrs Elmer Sweitzer, Kate Shalla, Mr and Mrs Ed Prebyl, Mr and Mrs Erlette Cox and Ralph, and Mr and Mrs Fred Havel. Four tables competed with Everette Cox and Mrs Sweitzer winning high score, Wilbert Olsen and Mrs Olsen taking consolation. refreshments followed.

Louis Havel Dean Louis Dennis Wilbert Olsen Kay Elmer Sweitzer Moline Ilinois Kate Shalla Ed Prebyl Washington Ed Shalla Everette Cox Ralph Fred Havel Sweitzer Olsen

Birthday greetings and anniversaries in local notices

A local notes column lists birthday wishes for Mrs Ives McKay Dr A C Peterson Sam Erwin Ernest Fisher and Kenneth Bailey. Paul Bennell Jr marks age sixteen today with his father’s birthday tomorrow July 13. Max Cannon turns seven. Edsall Brown and Stanley Smith couples observe sixth wedding anniversaries. Mrs R W Taylor hosts a birthday treat at the Journal office.

Ives McKay A. C. Peterson Sam Erwin Ernest Fisher Kenneth Bailey Paul Bennell Jr Max Cannon Charles Cannon Edsall Brown Stanley Smith

Delegates Thank Y W Mixers After Conference Experience

Three delegates express gratitude to the Y and the Mixers for the conference success. Dick Crossett is noted for asking about everyone and sending regards to home folks. The group enjoyed learning, meeting new friends, and plans for next year.

Dick Crossett Y. W

Friendship Club hosts pink and blue shower for Baby Meyer

Delbert Lewis Home hosted by Mrs Delbert Lewis for 19 members and 6 guests of the Friendship Club. Baby Max Meyer, son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Meyer, received many gifts as the group enjoyed games and refreshments in pink and blue. Next meeting set with Mrs Ona Cady on August 13.

Delbert Lewis Friendship Club Max Meyer Maurice Meyer Wes Meyer Virginia Ella Gordon Ruth Gideon Marilyn Patty Peiffer Mae Gideon Gladys Wulf Ona Cady Baby Max

Miscellaneous Gifts For Betty Weeber

Betty Weeber was honored at a prenuptial shower hosted at the Orrin Johnson home in Crawfordsville. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Mildred Hers and Mrs. J. L. Howard. Guests played bridge and pinochle and presented gifts including a trellis and arbor in pink and white. Refreshments followed the pink and white theme with ice cream and pink umbrellas in nut cups.

Betty Weeber Orrin Johnson Crawfordsville Mrs. Johnson Mildred Hers J. L. Howard Miss Weeber

Browning Machine Gun Adopted by U.S. Army in 1917

The Browning machine gun was first tested in 1917 and at once adopted as standard for the U.S. Army.

U. S

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